Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases January 13, 2020
Marvel releases comics to the Unlimited platform about 6 months after they come out in floppy format so this week we are seeing comics from July 10, 2019. In an effort to try to read some more “modern” issues, I’ve been tracking what’s currently being released and trying to catch up from recent number ones…we’ll see how that goes.
Here’s the new stuff I’ve found this week that were released in July 2019:
Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases January 13, 2020:
- Age Of X-Man: Apocalypse & The X-Tracts #5
- Amazing Spider-Man #25
- Avengers #21
- Black Cat #2
- Champions #7
- Giant-Size X-Statix #1
- Invisible Woman #1
- Ironheart #8
- Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8
- Secret Warps: Weapon Hex Annual #1
- Star Wars #68
- Star Wars: Age Of Resistance: Captain Phasma #1
- Symbiote Spider-Man #4
- Thor #15
- Venom #16
- War of the Realms: Omega #1
- Wolverine & Captain America: Weapon Plus #1
- Wolverine Vs. Blade Special #1
Top Releases of the Week
18 new comics released today (last week had 15). Anyway, looking at Comic Book Roundup which aggregates a bunch of review sites, here are the top issues from this batch of comics. This week I see that 4 issues attained the 8.5 rating or above with more than 2 reviews.
- Champions #7
by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
The WAR OF THE REALMS is over, but its effect on the Champions has shaken the team to its very core. Meanwhile, Sam Alexander’s mission in space takes an unexpected turn. Will he find redemption, or is this the last ride for the human rocket? - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8
by Saladin Ahmed and Javi Garron.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Miles Morales has been TAKEN! Grabbed from the streets by an unknown assailant, bound, tested and observed, like a bug under glass. Who is responsible?! And how far will they push Miles to protect his friends and family? Don’t miss this horrifying new chapter in Miles’ life as his rogues’ gallery continues to grow! - Thor #15
by Jason Aaron and Michael Del Mundo.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
WAR OF THE REALMS EPILOGUE! NEW STATUS QUO FOR THE GOD OF THUNDER! To end the War of the Realms, Thor made a sacrifice that will leave him forever changed. Now he must face the choices he’s made. What lies ahead for the God of Thunder? Jason Aaron’s legendary run draws to a close – don’t miss the start of his final arc! - Venom #16
by Donny Cates and Juan Gideon.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
After weeks on the run and battling the monsters of Asgard through the WAR OF THE REALMS, Eddie Brock finally has a moment to catch his breath. But without his symbiote, getting even the basic necessities will become a challenge for Eddie Brock. Which means that keeping his son, Dylan, alive will be too!
Number Ones
- War of the Realms: Omega #1
by Al Ewing, Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra, Carlos Alberto Fernndez, and Oscar Bazaldua.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
THE WAR IS OVER – AND THE MARVEL UNIVERSE MUST PICK UP THE PIECES! Midgard is broken, and as heroes of Asgard and Earth alike start to sift through the pieces, new heroes – and villains – emerge. What’s next for Jane Foster, now free of the hammer she was willing to die to hold? Thor’s brother Loki faced a terrible fate in the War of the Realms – and now the god of mischief must make himself anew. For the Punisher, the war isn’t even close to finished – but this time, he’s got his own army. And for Thor himself, destiny has finally arrived. The God of Thunder strikes out for a whole new adventure! - Wolverine & Captain America: Weapon Plus #1
by Ethan Sacks and Diogenes Neves.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
THE SECRET HISTORY BEHIND THEIR ORIGINS REVEALED! In 1940, scientists attempted to make a man into the perfect weapon, a Super-Soldier. They failed and made him a legend instead. Before the turn of the century, they tried again for the tenth time. They failed, making a man into death incarnate. At long last, ETHAN SACKS (OLD MAN HAWKEYE, STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE) and DIOGENES NEVES (GREEN ARROW, DEATHSTROKE) reveals the shadowy connections between Captain America, Wolverine and many more of the Marvel U’s Super-Soldiers… including some surprises! The conspiracy begins here! - Wolverine Vs. Blade Special #1
by Marc Guggenheim and Dave Wilkins.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Two of the deadliest hunters ever to have stalked the night face off! Wolverine vs. Blade – ’nuff said! - Star Wars: Age Of Resistance: Captain Phasma #1
by Tom Taylor and Leonard Lirk.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
ANOTHER GUN! STORMTROOPERS don’t get a name. They are simply a tool of the EMPIRE. But PHASMA has a name, and one young soldier wants what she has. One stormtrooper has ambition. And this ambition is on a collision course with CAPTAIN PHASMA. - Secret Warps: Weapon Hex Annual #1
by Al Ewing, Tim Seeley, Carlos Villa, and Bob Quinn.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
“SECRET WARPS,” PART 2 – INFERNO ATTACKS! Weapon Hex and Speed Weasel join the fight for Warp World as the forces of Hell invade the streets of New York City! PLUS: A bonus tale of the spellbound sisters taking down a ferocious furry femme! - Giant-Size X-Statix #1
by Peter Milligan and Michael Allred.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
They’re back and more alive than ever for this special one-shot! But what new threat is so grave that only the most famous mutant celebrities can fight it? And who is the new U-Go-Girl? Only the original X-Statix creative team Peter Milligan, Michael Allred and Laura Allred know for sure! - Invisible Woman #1
by Mark Waid and Mattie de Iulis.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Fresh from the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR, for the first time Susan Storm-Richards stars in her own limited series – and the secrets about her past revealed therein will shake readers’ perceptions of the Invisible Woman forevermore! Years ago, she undertook an espionage mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. – and now it’s up to her to save her former partner from death at the hands of international terrorists!
Ongoing Stories:
Champions Vol. 2: Give and Take
The future of the Champions hangs in the balance! The War of the Realms is over – but its effect on the Champions has shaken the team to its very core! Meanwhile, Sam Alexander’s mission in space takes an unexpected turn. Will he find redemption – or is this the last ride for the human rocket? Fear, doubt and deception – the Champions’ ideals are about to be tested, and not everyone will make the grade. And as tensions rise, the Freelancers return! But who has betrayed the Champions, and who can they trust? Miles Morales returns – but will it be in time to save his friends? The next generation of heroes made a vow to do better. Now they have to live up to it.
- Champions #7
Amazing Spider-Man: Behind the Scenes
Who is the bandaged figure who seems to be in every shadow, and what does he want with Spider-Man? Prepare to have your questions answered! Spider-Man and Mary Jane have found themselves in an incredibly tough situation, thanks to Electro. Can Spidey save MJ? Can MJ save Spidey?! And what is Mysterio cooking up – and what does it have to do with that mystery man mentioned earlier? The influence of Peter Parker’s roommate, Boomerang, is finally felt when Spidey joins the Superior Foes! But wait, aren’t they the Superior Foes OF Spider-Man?! No time to debate that, because here comes the new Sinister Syndicate: Beetle, Electro, Lady Octopus, Scorpia and White Rabbit! They’ve come together for one reason: to hunt Boomerang! Prepare for more amazing action as Nick Spencer’s run continues! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #24–28.
- Amazing Spider-Man #25
by Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Year two of Nick Spencer, Ryan Ottley and Humberto Ramos’ run on ASM begins here! In the giant-sized main story, Spider-Man and Mary Jane find themselves in an INCREDIBLY tough situation, thanks to Electro. Can Spidey save MJ? CAN MJ SAVE SPIDEY? What is Mysterio cooking, and what does it have to do with the bandaged villain who has been on the periphery since #1?! All this, plus a story by Dan Hipp (TEEN TITANS GO! Art Director), internet sensation Keaton Patti and MORE!
Star Wars Vol. 12: Rebels and Rogues
Darth Vader is on the hunt for Luke Skywalker! With thousands of remote probes searching for the new Rebel Alliance base, Luke and his friends must launch a desperate, multipronged mission of deception! Chewbacca and C-3PO lure a probe to a planet with an unstable core but discover a secret civilization! With Star Destroyers approaching, can they protect these newfound lifeforms? Luke undertakes a mission to lead a probe away from a Rebel refueling station but runs into a potential ally…who knows the ways of the Force?! Then, Han Solo and Princess Leia plan to trick the Empire into eliminating an enemy of the Rebellion, but things get complicated when they run into Leia’s ex! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #68–72.
- Star Wars #68
by Greg Pak and Phil Noto.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
REBELS AND ROGUES! “The evil lord Darth Vader, obsessed with finding young Skywalker, has dispatched thousands of remote probes into the far reaches of space…” That’s right – you remember the opening titles of The Empire Strikes Back. Now find out what happened just before, as Luke and his friends launch a desperate, three-pronged mission of deception to keep the Empire from finding their new rebel base in a brand-new epic from the new ongoing team of Greg “PLANET HULK” Pak and Phil “POE DAMERON” Noto! Featuring Han and Leia undercover in a noir world of romance and danger! Luke and R2 facing off against the Executor in a single X-Wing! And Chewie and Threepio, the greatest team-up you never knew you always needed!
Black Cat Vol 1: Grand Theft Marvel
The Black Cat is back! Felicia Hardy has a taste for the finer things in life and a certain set of skills that can get her into any mansion, vault or museum to…procure them. But now Felicia’s on the run from the New York Thieves Guild and their boss, Odessa Drake! Prepare for high-octane heists, climactic chases and twists to keep you on the edge of your seat! The Black Cat prides herself on being able to break into anywhere – but does that include Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum? In a magical place where any wrong turn might mean death, it will take an insane amount of luck just to get out alive. But getting out with the loot is even more difficult!
- Black Cat #2
by Jed MacKay and Travel Foreman.
Publsiehd by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Felicia Hardy prides herself on the fact that she can get into ANYWHERE… but does that REALLY include Doctor Strange’s SANCTUM SANCTORUM?! Can the Black Cat get into the most protected house in the Marvel Universe? YES. But the question really is… can she handle what’s inside?
Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2: Bring on the Bad Guys
It’s time for Miles Morales to slow down and take stock! What do the young web-slinger’s parents and friends, particularly Bombshell, think of all of that’s happened? Miles may never get to learn the answers – he’s about to be captured, tested and observed like a bug under glass by an unknown assailant! Miles will need help to escape this one. Good thing his dad’s a former Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And there’s no price Jefferson Davis wouldn’t pay to get his son back. But the decisions this father-and-son duo make may come back to haunt them when one of the most formidable foes that Miles has ever faced returns! Prepare for a mystery dating back all the way to Miles’ first appearance! Collecting MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #7–10 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019 (SPIDER-MAN/VENOM).
- Miles Morales: Spider-Man #8
Thor Vol. 3: Wars End
Tales of the War of the Realms! Adopted by Odin as an infant, Loki never had a chance to bond with his birth people – the fearsome Frost Giants. Now, as the Frost Giants invade New York, Loki spends some quality time with his dear old dad, Laufey! But not the way you’d think… Meanwhile, Odin sent his brother Cul, God of Fear, into the depths of Svartalfheim on a vital mission. Will Cul redeem himself at last? And as a young god, Thor pined for a hammer beyond legend. Now his destiny arrives at last – for the War of the Realms will reach even here, centuries in the past! Plus: When the war ends, what is left for Thor? The status quo is shattered in the beginning of the end of Jason Aaron’s legendary run! Collecting THOR (2018) #12–16.
- Thor #15
Concluding Volumes
Some stories have been told and transform into something new.
Avengers Vol. 4: War of the Realms
As the War of the Realms comes to the nation’s capital, the greatest heroes of Washington, D.C., race into action! Who needs the Avengers when you’ve got the all-new Squadron Supreme of America? But who are they, and where did they come from? Only Agent Coulson knows! Meanwhile, Avengers Mountain comes under siege by the forces of Malekith – and in the final battle for Midgard, Captain Marvel leads the War Avengers! Hulk battles Ulik! Blade takes on the Black Berserkers of Roxxon! And Daredevil, the God Without Fear, has a cryptic message that will decide the team’s future! Then, in the aftermath of war, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are looking to celebrate. There’s a party at Avengers Mountain – but who invited the Squadron Supreme? Collecting AVENGERS (2018) #18-21 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019 (AVENGERS/SAVAGE AVENGERS).
- Avengers #21
by Jason Aaron and Jason Masters.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
The war is over, and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are looking to celebrate. That’s right, there’s a party at Avengers Mountain! But who invited the Squadron Supreme of America?
Events:
Age of X-Man
- Age Of X-Man: Apocalypse & The X-Tracts #5
by Tim Seeley and Salva Espin.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019
THE AGE OF X-MAN CONCLUDES! Apocalypse stands revealed, and his place in this world laid bare! What will his X-Tracts make of this revelation?
War of the Realms
- War of the Realms: Omega #1
by Al Ewing, Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra, Carlos Alberto Fernndez, and Oscar Bazaldua.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
THE WAR IS OVER – AND THE MARVEL UNIVERSE MUST PICK UP THE PIECES! Midgard is broken, and as heroes of Asgard and Earth alike start to sift through the pieces, new heroes – and villains – emerge. What’s next for Jane Foster, now free of the hammer she was willing to die to hold? Thor’s brother Loki faced a terrible fate in the War of the Realms – and now the god of mischief must make himself anew. For the Punisher, the war isn’t even close to finished – but this time, he’s got his own army. And for Thor himself, destiny has finally arrived. The God of Thunder strikes out for a whole new adventure! - Champions #7
- Thor #15
Comics Corner | Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases January 13, 2020